Sure its a career if ya think about it. Ya get up early, slave away for those who don't appreciate you for no pay then ya go home ready to pass out till dinner is ready. Then ya get up and do it all over again tomorrow.
there is no slaving away at school, unless being a slave no involves sitting a chair and having air conditioning all day. as for pay, the pay your getting is an education, which helps to prepare you to become a contributing member of society.